‘Buck’ Walter Howard

He was born April 17, 1948, in Hudson, the son of Oakey Sr. and Lillie (Adams) Howard. On May 3, 1974, he married Debra Mepham in Adrian, and she survives. In addition to his wife, Debra, he is survived by his children, Christopher (Jackie) Howard of Montpelier, Ohio, Chad (Rachelanne) Howard of Lebenon, Ohio, and Chase Howard of Wyoming, Mich.; 17 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; his siblings, Oakey (Ruby) Howard, Richard (Sandy) Howard, Buddy (Chris) Howard, Kelly (Grace) Howard, Janice Guinn and Phyllis Baugh; sister-in-law, Margaret Howard; and brothers-in-law, Richard Jardine and Joe Baugh.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oakey Sr. and Lillie Howard; two brothers, James and Russell Howard; his sister, Mary Jardine; his grandson, Derek Howard; and brother-in-law, Steve Guinn.

Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with his brother, Oakey Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Thursday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.PurseFuneralHome.com.